Mark III RML 64 Pounder 64 CWT Gun - Portland, Dorset, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1
N 50° 34.248 W 002° 26.007
30U E 540120 N 5602251
Mark III RML 64 Pounder 64 CWT Gun is located in the cruise ship dockyard in Portland, Dorset, UK
Waymark Code: WM185XN
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/05/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
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A Mark III RML 64 pounder 64 cwt gun is located at the cruise ship docking area of a former military base at Portland, UK. The cannon is mounted on a wood carriage that contains an aluminum plaque which is inscribed:

Mark III RML 64 pounder 64 cwt gun


This Mark III RML 64 pounder 64 cwt gun was made by
Woolwich Arsenal in London circa 1875. Manufactured from
wrought iron tube and weighing 3.3 tonnes, the gun had an
effective range of approximately 4600m.

These guns may have been fitted on board ships but were more
likely used in coastal defence duties around Portland and
Weymouth. At the end of their service, they were buried on
the inner breakwater quayside for use as bollards when
mooring ships, a common practice in naval dockyards.

What type of artillery is this?: Cannon

Where is this artillery located?: Government building

What military of the world used this device?: United Kingdom

Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1875

Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Artillery is no longer operational: yes

Still may work: no

Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Historic Portland - 80 years of calls https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC6J0F9

Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed

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